Adolescents who come from family environments in which parents harshly criticize their children's performance when it does not meet their standards are more likely to develop

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Adolescents who are harshly criticized by their parents may develop a fear of failure because they are afraid of not meeting their parents' expectations and facing criticism. This fear of failure can lead to anxiety and avoidance of challenging situations, which can negatively impact their achievement motivation. Mastery motivation and high achievement motivation are more likely to develop in an environment that supports and encourages effort and growth, rather than criticism and punishment. Type-A personality characteristics are not necessarily linked to parental criticism.

Adolescents Who Come from Family Environments in Which Parents Harshly